And the next day we landed at Sidon; and Julius treated Paul kindly and gave him liberty to go to his friends and receive care.

1. The ship has traveled north along the coast of Israel to the area of Tyre and Sidon. It is from here that ships usually head out toward Cyprus and beyond.

2. Paul is not shackled. He is free to roam the ship, unlike the other prisoners, that are held in chains below the main deck. Paul is allowed freedom to be with his friends. He has not had this freedom for over two years.

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